W. C. Burnett diary

Description

Title: W. C. Burnett diary
Creator: Burnett, W. C., (Wellington C.)
Contributor: Burnett, Jane Cleveland
Burnett, Lester
Burnett, W. C.,--(Wellington C.)
Published / Created: 1854 April-May
Abstract: The Burnett Family Papers consist of diaries, memoirs, invitations, and miscellaneous printed material. The diary of Lester Burnett, the father of W. C. Burnett, chronicles his journey to San Francisco by way of Panama, and his early days there. The entries run from July 13, 1850 to January 8, 1851. The diary of W. C. Burnett also describes a voyage to San Francisco and his early days there. Entries run from April 20 to May 24, 1854. In addition, there is an undated typescript memoir by Jane Cleveland Burnett, W. C. Burnettt's wife, entitled, "My Memories of Early California Days." There are also two folders of invitations to events in the San Francisco area dating from 1851 to 1891.
Description: First two leaves of W. C. Burnett's diary lacking bottom corner, affecting text.
Extent: 1 folder (1 vol.) ; 15 cm.
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English

Format: text
Genre: journals (accounts): diaries (AAT)
Manuscripts
Memoirs
Subject (Geographic): California--Description and travel
Sacramento (Calif.)--Description and travel
San Francisco (Calif.)--Description and travel
Subject (Name): Burnett, Jane Cleveland
Burnett, Lester
Burnett, W. C.,--(Wellington C.)
Subject (Topic): Voyages to the Pacific coast

Access: Public
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Citation: W. C. Burnett Family Papers, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.